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IN HB1252
Bill
Status
1/16/2018
Primary Sponsor
Kathy Richardson
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AI Summary
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Amends Indiana Code 6-1.1-20-3.6 to limit referendum ballot language for political subdivision debt issuance to a maximum of 200 words.
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Applies to local public questions used in referendums for issuing bonds or entering into leases for "controlled projects" by political subdivisions.
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County election boards must approve ballot language form, with multi-county subdivisions requiring joint approval from each county's election board.
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Department of Local Government Finance must review ballot language within 10 days to ensure accuracy and neutrality before certification by county auditor.
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Effective July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Petition and remonstrance process. Provides that the local public question that is used in a referendum to issue debt for a political subdivision's controlled project may not exceed 200 words.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Local Government
1/16/2018